The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reports that Technology-related employment in Florida grew by an estimated 12,020 jobs in 2017 and the industry contributed $63.5 billion to the state’s economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018....

Robots, Drones, Tech Talks, VR, Manatee STEM Competition and More! February 10th, 2018 BRADENTON, Fla. – DaVinci’s Faire and BarCamp. A day that our community’s coolest innovators can showcase what they are working on. The day is filled with displays and hands on...

Tuesday December 12, 2017 BRADENTON, Fla. – Are you a startup founder or leader? If so – the Startup Genome Project wants to hear from you! It’s no secret that the Bradenton-Sarasota startup ecosystem needs more top-talent and investment. Here’s a way to...

November 18, 2017 On January 11, 2018, don’t miss the excitement! At Station 2 we have a big blank wall that faces eastbound 64 at 9th St E. You know, that wall that’s just begging for a mural? We’re running a competition for the design – and announcing the winner at...

A Top 20 Global Accelerator focused on social entrepreneurship will be launching a 2-Day Launch Camp in Tampa Bay BRADENTON, FL October 23, 2017: SEED SPOT’s 2-Day Launch Camp is coming to Tampa Bay to empower more impact-driven entrepreneurs. The Tampa Bay...

Thursday August 31, 2017 BRADENTON, Fla. – Stan Schultes and Sara Hand of local innovation firm Spark Growth recently attended the Smart City Innovation Accelerator program in NYC. The program was coordinated by Harvard TECH (Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at...

01-Nov-2016 Bradenton, FL Sara Hand, CEO of Spark Growth, has joined Scaale Group and Cross Border Angels as a US-based regional development partner. Scaale Group is a venture resource organization dedicated to providing global expansion services for Stage 2 growth...

October 18, 2016 Please be our guest! Join fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, advisors, investors, and government representatives at our First Anniversary celebration – It’s a Party!! The celebration will be on Friday, October 21 at Station 2 Innovation, 912 7th Ave E,...

Tuesday July 26, 2016 BRADENTON, Fla. – Stan Schultes of innovation firm Spark Growth, with John Osborne of Manatee County Planning, host a free community discussion about Smart Cities on the evening of Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. With all the growth and change...

Wednesday July 13, 2016 BRADENTON, Fla. – Known as the “Grandfather of Possibilities,” don’t miss Ron Klein speak on “Innovation, Inventions, and Entrepreneurs: Creating Your Own Future” at Station 2 Innovation’s Community Network & Learn series. Although you may...

Thursday June 16, 2016 BRADENTON, Fla. — Station 2 Innovation has partnered with Microsoft to conduct a class on Resume Building, Developing a powerful and impactful LinkedIn profile, and Business Networking skills to get the most out of networking business and...

Monday May 09, 2016 – For Immediate Release BRADENTON, Fla. — Starting in June, Station 2 Innovation will offer special memberships and educational programming just for students! High school and college/university students will learn the fundamentals of starting...

February 8, 2016 Business, civic and thought leaders making an impact around the globe will convene at the fourth annual 3.0 Leaders Conference on February 17-19th at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 503 3rd Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205. What does it take to transform...